Healthcare Law &
Medical Malpractice
Defense
Legal Practice
50 Years of Healthcare Law & Medical Malpractice Defense Experience
Our work in healthcare law and medical malpractice defense has been a cornerstone of the entire Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton P.C. firm. Through our experience representing hospitals, physicians, and other healthcare providers, we have earned a reputation as one of the outstanding healthcare law and medical malpractice defense firms in the state and in the region.
Our experienced Healthcare Law & Corporate Law Attorneys:
Our experienced Medical Malpractice Attorneys:
- VICTORIA S. LEHMAN
Chair, Medical Malpractice Defense Section - JOHN R. FLEMING
- ALEXANDRA C. HAND
- JORDYN HAWK
- DAVID A. OCCHIUTO
- LAUREN M. STUDLEY
- JARED M. TRUST
- GEOFFREY S. WAGNER
- DONALD K. WARWICK
- LEROY H. WULFMEIER, III
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resolving legal healthcare issues you may face
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton provides comprehensive representation in all facets of healthcare law. We provide legal assistance and strategic advice to physicians, physician groups, hospitals, management service organizations, and we help determine the legal framework and strategic planning for mergers, consolidations, and the purchase and sale of medical practices. For confident, capable representation in healthcare law, healthcare facility development, compliance programs, and more, the GMH healthcare law team is Michigan’s best.
Areas of Healthcare Practice include:
- Anti-Trust
- Certificate of Need
- Corporate Organization
- Electronic Discovery
- Environmental and Medical Hazardous Waste Issues
- FCE, Civil, and QUI Tam
- Health Information Technology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Hospital Provider Relations
- Joint Ventures
- M&A Restructuring
- Medical Staff/Fair Hiring
- Peer Review
- Professional Licensure
- Regulatory Compliance
- Regulatory Counsel
- Research Agreements
- Stark/Anti-Kickback
- Taxation
- Anti-Trust
- Certificate of Need
- Corporate Organization
- Electronic Discovery
- Environmental and Medical Hazardous Waste Issues
- FCE, Civil, and QUI Tam
- Health Information Technology
- HIPAA Compliance
- Hospital Provider Relations
- Joint Ventures
- M&A Restructuring
- Medical Staff/Fair Hiring
- Peer Review
- Professional Licensure
- Regulatory Compliance
- Regulatory Counsel
- Research Agreements
- Stark/Anti-Kickback
- Taxation
Medical Malpractice Defense
The GMH attorneys who defend medical malpractice cases have devoted all of their practice to defending these cases. This intense focus led to their recognition as leading authorities in the field, who understand and coordinate the intricate medical issues and practice approaches that can make this litigation very complex. This has allowed our attorneys to develop expertise in, and focus their attention on, particular medical fields. The extensive experience of our senior trial attorneys’ knowledge is unmatched in the region and allows us to quickly and efficiently analyze complex medical care and develop a thorough defense strategy.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Coordination with Leading Physicians
Our extensive experience and our integrity as lawyers have allowed us to develop positive and trusting relationships with leading specialists across the nation. These contacts are not limited solely to legal representation or physician work as expert witnesses. Our cooperative efforts have included frequent presentations on medical-legal issues, in-house programs for physicians and hospital staff, and partnering with physicians to co-author medical textbooks and articles. These efforts have promoted an increased understanding of the medical and legal issues confronting our clients and strengthen our ties with the physician community across the country.
Expert Review
The positive relationships we have developed with the medical community have also fostered a unique working relationship with leading physicians when there is a need for medical experts. Our qualifications and reputation allow us access to nationally renowned and highly credible physicians for consultation and expert review. Because of their trust and respect for the firm, we are often able to obtain consultations with these leading physicians on short notice. Our ability to utilize such leaders in the field as our experts means we do not rely on suspect expert witness services or overused experts whose credibility is subject to doubt and attack.
WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU, NO MATTER HOW BIG OR SMALL YOUR NEEDS MAY BE.
healthcare law & medical malpractice defense news
Anne Gabbert Appointed to State Bar of Michigan Lawyers and Judges Assistance Committee
Troy, Michigan — September 29, 2026 — Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that Anne Gabbert, an attorney in the firm’s Municipal Group, has been appointed to the Lawyers and Judges Assistance Committee of the State Bar of Michigan for the...
Elizabeth A. Favaro Named 2026 Leader in the Law by Michigan Lawyers Weekly
Troy, Michigan — September 28, 2026 — Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that Elizabeth Favaro, a member of the firm’s Board of Directors, has been nominated by Michigan Lawyers Weekly as a 2026 Leader in the Law. According to Michigan...
Giarmarco, Mullins & Horton, P.C. is pleased to announce that Lindsay Hazen, a member of the firm’s Education Law Group, has been appointed to the State Bar of Michigan’s United States Courts Committee for the 2026–2027 Bar year. Ms. Hazen’s appointment, which...







